Job Description
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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·        Developing innovative software in small teams using cutting-edge technologies, with an emphasis on Java2 Enterprise Edition (J2EE) components and Net Beans or Eclipse IDE plug-ins;
·        Delivering projects on-time and to specification with an appropriate level of quality; ·        Continuously researching on new technologies that can be adopted by the organization and make some tests and recommendations to the ICT management; ·        Designing, developing and modifying software systems, using scientific analysis and mathematical models to predict and measure outcome and consequences of design; ·        Modifying existing software to correct errors, to adapt to new hardware, or to improve its performance; ·        Supervising the work of Programmers and Systems Analysts. |
- Developing and directing software system testing and validation procedures, programming, and technical system documentation.
·        Analysing user needs and software requirements to determine feasibility of design within time and cost constraints;
·        Ensuring that database maintenance is done periodically as per schedule; |
- Any other duties as may be assigned by the Senior Software Engineer.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
- A first degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology or related discipline;
- Proficient in cutting edge technologies such as Java2 Enterprise Edition (J2EE) components and Net Beans or Eclipse IDE plug-ins;
- Sound working knowledge of Operating Systems including Linux administration; At least two (2) years relevant post qualification experience; and
- Experience in Database design, development and maintenance on MySQL, PostgreSQL and Microsoft SQL platforms.
Candidates who do not have the stipulated requirements need not apply.
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Interested and qualified persons should submit their applications consisting of the  following documents: application letter, certified educational and professional certificates as well as transcripts and curriculum vitae with contact details (telephone numbers and e-mail addresses) of at least three (3) referees as follows:
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- Visit zou.ac.zw and register to be able to apply online and applications should be in PDF format as a single document.
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- as hard copies which consist of three (3) sets of each of the above listed documents. All envelopes should clearly indicate the post being applied for